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Goals & Standards

Central to the volunteer's experience stands the personal and spiritual development of the volunteer through their experience of social service whether it is abroad or in their home country.

The goals in detail are:

To enable the volunteer’s intercultural and ecumenical learning

To encourage his/her awareness of social and political responsibility

To deepen the volunteer’s faith journey through practical engagement

To develop workplace skills

To increase her/his capacity to communicate and work in group situations

To help her/him to decide about life and career orientation

Common standards include preparation and guidance through regular conferences and seminars for the volunteers, personal supervision in the placements and regular contacts with staff of the member organisations, as well as providing health, accident and personal liability insurance coverage, etc.